Offices are a breeding ground for odd expressions and hackneyed platitudes. Why are we peeling onions and putting irons in the fire? Why is our plate always full? And most importantly, how is it even possible to give 110%? Per My Last Email provides you with fresh new words to sprinkle throughout your workday and lift you out of your office-speak rut while making you laugh at the same time. With unexpected and entertaining phrases to boost the productivity of your meetings, revita...

Elemental Foundations features a collection of short stories from eight new writers that play with the five elements of Earth, Air, Fire, Water, and Spirit.From Elves to Witches and even Humans, you'll find characters that you'll fall in love with.Our contributors were tasked with building worlds to delight their readers with elemental aspects to their short stories. We hope you enjoy their efforts.Zimbell House Publishing is committed to helping writers become quality...

Playboy rock star Damon Drake is exasperating. He's infuriating. And he wants me in his bed.It's the worst idea in the world. Damon doesn't do commitment. I don't do casual. He's an impulsive, cocky hothead. I'm the mature one who cleans up everyone's mess. But sparks fly during our every encounter. My body melts at the smallest touch. I can't help but be attracted to his confidence, his self-assurance. Something about those wicked green eyes makes the world fall o...

In the mid-1980s the international development community helped launch what was to quickly become one of the most popular poverty reduction and local economic development policies of all time. Microcredit, the system of disbursing tiny micro-loans to the poor to help them to establish their own income-generating activities, was initially highly praised and some were even led to believe that it would end poverty as we know it. But in recent years the microcredit model has been subject to gr...

In March 1987 a radical coalition of queer activists converged on Wall Street ... their target, 'Business, Big Business, Business as Usual!!!' It was ACT UP's first demonstration. In November 1999 a radical coalition of environmental, labor, anarchist, queer, and human rights activists converged in Seattle-their target was similar, a system of global capitalism. Between 1987 and 1999 a new project in activism had emerged unshackled from past ghosts. Through innovative use of civil rights' ...

As the murder of fifteen-year-old Faith Morgan brings her family to their knees, old secrets and resentments stir. Pushing his own marriage to the brink, head of the local joint law enforcement center Lieutenant Hunter Leighton vows a very personal vengeance once he catches the people responsible, while the marriage of Grace and Cash Morgan becomes an unexpected refuge in the wake of their daughter's death.The small town of Mosaic, Georgia, happy to pass its sleepy days under porch...

There is a traditional view that women were absent from the field of dramatic production in the early modern period because of their exclusion from professional theatre. Women and Dramatic Production 1550-1700 challenges this view and breaks new ground in arguing that, far from writing in closeted retreat, a select number of women took an active part in directing and controlling dramatic self-representations.Examining texts from the mid-sixteenth century through to the end...

Cameron Thorne has had a starring role in my fantasies for years.But the sinfully hot rock star, known for his wild parties and lady killer reputation, is the bassist in my brother's band. And I know my brother. He'll kill Cameron if he looks at me twice.Which means the two of us will never be more than friends.Only . . . Cameron keeps staring at me like he wants to throw me on his bed. He keeps licking his lips like he's thinking of tasting me.Cameron wants...

Rock god Noah Hart needs inspiration. And he's choosing me as his muse.In my darkest days, I found solace in the words of rock star god Noah Hart. He saw into my heart. And I saw into his. Even though we'd never met, I felt as if I knew the man behind the music.Then I met him.Noah isn't a wounded poet.He's a jerk.He's abrasive, cutting, and guarded as hell. He says people are selfish. He says we're only out for ourselves. He refuses to trust. He refu...

Locating Queerness in the Media: A New Look examines how media images of the LGBTQ community create a universal consciousness about the existence of queer people, ranging from tragic and villainous to upbeat and courageous. In this book, contributors explore how our media world invites a tension that marginalizes the LGBTQ community. It examines what a queer sensibility means and how the queer community is creating new ways to study itself. Throughout the book, contributors explore specifi...

Meal Kits Made Easy revolutionizes home-cooking with its unique approach to meal preparation. This book introduces pre-prepped meal kits, blending convenience with taste and nutrition. It's more than a recipe collection; it's a lifestyle transformation. Prep once and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals for months. Designed for busy families, the recipes can be assembled ahead, frozen, and cooked whenever needed, saving you time without compromising on flavor or health. Whether you're new to ...

Mommy, How Do I Get to Heaven?By: Stephanie Wright BrownMommy, How Do I Get to Heaven? introduces to children the concept of Heaven and the journey along the way. This unique children’s book takes an adult message and places it in terms children can understand and aid them in their own spiritual growth as Christians. The primary goal is for parents to provide an open discussion of Heaven with their children and nurturing their journey with Christ in a fun and loving way.